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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Learn core mechanical skills for industry and innovation. Our comprehensive programs cover machine technology, automotive, welding, and more—preparing you for a thriving engineering career.

KNEC Mechanical Engineering Courses

Course Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
General Fitting Artisan in Mechanical Engineering KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year KNEC
General Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan 2 Years (2 modules) KNEC
Production Automotive Plant Diploma in Mechanical Engineering KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate 3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included) KNEC

TVET CBET Modular Programs

Level Course Name Entry Requirement Duration Award
Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Artisan Certificate in Mechanical Engineering KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 5 Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 1 Year / Module CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 6 Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Production KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 2–3 Years CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 3 Automotive Motor Vehicle Mechanic KCPE or Equivalent 1 Year CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 4 Automotive Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics KCSE D- (Minus) or Pass in Level 3 1 Year CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 6 Automotive Diploma in Automotive Technology KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 2–3 Years CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 3 Welding & Fabrication Artisan Certificate in Welding KCPE or Equivalent 1 Year CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 4 Welding & Fabrication Certificate in Welding & Fabrication KCSE D- (Minus) or Pass in Level 3 1 Year CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 5 Welding & Fabrication Craft Certificate in Welding & Fabrication KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 1 Year / Module CBET / TVET CDACC
Level 6 Mechanical & Automotive Diploma in Mechanical and Automotive Supervision KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 2–3 Years CBET / TVET CDACC

NITA Certified Mechanical Trade Tests

Trade Area Grades Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
General Fitting General Fitting Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Automotive Automotive Mechanics Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Welding Welding & Fabrication Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Machining Machining (Lathe Work) Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA

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